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Blessed thistle, the sole species in the genus Cnicus, is a thistle-like plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal north to southern France and east to Iran. It is also sometimes called Cursed Thistle. It is an annual plant growing to 60 cm tall, with leathery, hairy leaves up to 30 cm long and 8 cm broad, with small spines on the margins. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Direct contact with blessed thistle can cause skin and eye irritation.¹
• --It is not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding.²
• --It is used to protect against infections, cancer, and inflammation.¹

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• MedlinePlus: Blessed Thistle (Cnicus Benedictus L.)
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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} MedlinePlus: Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus L.)
2. ↑ Aetna InteliHealth: Blessed Thistle (Cnicus Benedictus)

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